Nathan's eyes widened as he absorbed Ryder's words, his mind racing to comprehend the hidden implications beneath the surface. The atmosphere crackled with tension as the realization settled upon him that his husband had orchestrated this encounter, purposely unveiling a connection between Yves and a longstanding rival— Pantheon Holdings.
Yves drew in a breath, preparing to respond, but Ryder swiftly seized the reins of the conversation, leaving him no chance to interject.
"It's admirable how you ascended among Hyacinthia's shareholders even after that scandal." Ryder remarked, his gaze fixed on Yves with a cutting intensity. "I can only imagine the generous rewards Shawn and Claire Morrison gave you for orchestrating such a successful distraction. It's clear you have your sights set on the prosperity of Pantheon Holdings, given your significant stake in the company. I suppose I might have resorted to similar tactics to conquer a rival from within."
